How to travel from Ferrol to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Ferrol and Ávila is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ferrol to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÁvilaFerrol if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Santiago De Compostela then fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Zamora then Medina Del Campo and then to Avila.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salamanca and then to Ávila Calle David Herrero.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ferrol and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Ferrol to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Ferrol and Ávila is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (266 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Ferrol and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ferrol to Ávila is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Ferrol and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ferrol and Ávila. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ferrol to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zamora and Medina Del Campo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Renfe run train services between Ferrol and Ávila. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ferrol and Ávila. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ferrol to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salamanca. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Ferrol and Ávila. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ferrol to Ávila. We recommend that you take the bus to A Coruña then fly from A Coruna (LCG) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ferrol and Ávila. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ferrol to Ávila is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ferrol and Ávila

Transport options from Ferrol to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
€145($145)
twice daily766km (476 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
€95($95)
every 2 hours702km (436 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€57($57)
once daily635km (394 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€60($60)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand529km (329 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

The following major airports near Ávila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila